Advocacy Action Center
Your Hub for Texas child advocacy
Take a look back at past Texas Legislative Sessions to explore the resources, policy priorities, and actions that drove change #forchildren.
Welcome to CHILDREN AT RISK’s Advocacy Action Center
We’re building on the momentum of past sessions to continue advocating for policies that create lasting change for Texas children and families. From public education to immigration, health and safety, our priorities reflect a commitment to improving outcomes and driving progress. Learn more about how our work in previous sessions has shaped Texas policy and how we’re pushing forward for even greater impact in the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
Recently from the Advocacy Team…
C@R and Partners Present Third National Immigration Summit
This year, national advocates explored child-forward immigration policies, access to basic needs and mental health resources, education equity, and how to shift the narrative surrounding immigrants and immigration.On June 23, 2022, CHILDREN AT RISK hosted their third...
CHILDREN AT RISK Testifies to Texas House Committee on Child Care Priorities
On May 19, 2022, C@R Director of Education, Kim Kofron, provided testimony to the Texas House Committee on International Relations and Economic Development. The testimony shared data on child care closures: “Texas has lost 21% of child care providers from March 2020...
Increase Networking Opportunities for Child Care Providers
This post highlights a policy recommendation from our new report, The Quest for Equity and Quality Examining Provider Experiences and Participation in Texas Rising Star. This report, released 4/4/22, explores data from a statewide survey and focus groups in which...
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